West Central Reporter

The Pawnee Community Unit School District No. 11 Board of Education met April 21 to recognize Kailey Lomelino as the PHS Student of the Month for April.

The Pawnee Community Unit School District No. 11 Board of Education meets on the third Thursday of each month. An executive session begins at 6 p.m. followed by an open session at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the district office, 810 Fourth St.

Here's the meeting agenda, as provided by the district:

Board of Education

Pawnee Community Unit School District #11

Thursday, April 21, 2016

6:00 p.m. – Closed Session, Unit Office

7:00 p.m. – Regular Session, Cafeteria

Action 1. Call to Order and Roll Call

President Craigmiles called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm

Members present: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Ward, Wort

Members absent: Shelton

Administrators Present: Alexander, Kratochvil, Loftus, and Recording Secretary,

Hamilton.

Info 2. Request Closed Session to discuss the employment, compensation,

resignation of specific employees of the District, collective bargaining matters between the

District and its employees or their representative, student discipline and to discuss pending or

probable litigation as provided by 5ILCS 120/2(C)1,2,9, and 11.

Motion: Adjourn to Executive session to discuss the employment, compensation,

resignation of specific employees of the District, collective bargaining matters between

the District and its employees or their representative, student discipline and to discuss

pending or probable litigation as provided by 5ILCS 120/2(C)1,2,9, and 11.

Motion: Wort

Second: Kern

Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Ward, Wort

President Craigmiles declared the meeting open at 7:11p.m.

Motion: Seal the minutes of Executive Session.

Motion: Ward

Second: Adcock

Ayes: 6-0

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-please stand if able

President Craigmiles appointed Adcock as Acting Secretary.

Info 3. Communications

Supt. Alexander read a thank you note from the Assembly of God for the district’s donation of a

scoreboard to their church.

Info 4. Good News

Principal Loftus mentioned the well-attended Mother/Son and Father/Daughter dances and the

Open House/Art Show.

Principal Kratochvil recognized Kailey Lomelino as the PHS April Student of the Month; the

PJHS Students of the Month, 7th grader Hannah Ward and 8th grader Carsen Jarrett.

Supt. Alexander recognized Nancy McTaggart for her excellent work on the 4/19/16 compliance

visit. Jessie Ervin was also recognized for the $4210 grant award for updating outdated

financial materials.

President Craigmiles congratulated Brady Jarrett and Zach Schober for winning the first ever

Bass Fisherman award and board member Wort commended the Kindergarten orientation team

for an excellent informational program.

Info 5. PTO and Student Council updates

The Student Council updated the board on the UCP successful telethon, the upcoming Teacher

Appreciation and member elections.

6. Approval of Minutes

Action 6.1 Approve regular board meeting minutes of March 17, 2016

Motion: Approve the 3/17/16 regular board meeting minutes.

Motion: Starr

Second: Craigmiles

Ayes: 6-0

7. Approval of Financial Reports and Expenditures

Action 7.1 Consideration and approval of financial reports and expenditures

Motion: Approve bills of $171,118.93; addendum bills of $12,340.35; and the financial

reports.

Motion: Adcock

Second: Ward

Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Ward, Wort

Info 8. Recognition of Visitors

Carolyn Alspaugh addressed the board concerning her dissatisfaction with the school’s

insurance as it pertains to her January accident in front of the school.

Info 9. Administrative Reports

Reports herein attached

10. New Business

Action 10.1 Consideration and approval of membership of the IESA

Motion: Approve the continued membership in the IESA at a fee of $800.00.

Motion: Wort

Second: Adcock

Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Ward, Wort

Action 10.2 Consideration and approval to move May board meeting date

Motion: Move the regular May board meeting to 5/23/16.

Motion: Starr

Second: Kern

Ayes: 6-0

Action 10.3 Consideration and approval to adopt resolution of non-certified staff

reduction in force

Motion: Adopt the Resolution of Non-Certified staff Reduction in Force.

Motion: Ward

Second: Starr

Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Ward, Wort

Action 10.4 Consideration and approval to accept extra-curricular resignation

Motion: Accept the resignation of Raph Henneman as HS varsity basketball coach and

JH assistant baseball coach.

Motion: Wort

Second: Craigmiles

Ayes: 6-0

Motion: Accept the resignation of Kedra Brown as JH Track coach at the conclusion of

the season.

Motion: Adcock

Second: Ward

Ayes: 6-0

Action 10.5 Consideration and approval to hire extra-curricular positions

Motion: Employ Melanie Schutt as JH Head Softball coach for 2016/2017.

Motion: Wort

Second: Adcock

Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Ward, Wort

Motion: Employ Shelly Hinds as JH Assistant Softball coach for 2016/2017.

Motion: Adcock

Second: Wort

Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Ward, Wort

Motion: Employ Tim Kratochvil as HS Football coach for 2016/2017.

Motion: Ward

Second: Adcock

Ayes: Adcock, Craigmiles, Kern, Starr, Ward, Wort

Action 10.6 Consideration and approval to accept certified resignation and certified

retirement

Motion: Accept the resignation of Megan Holderread as GS teacher.

Motion: Adcock

Second: Kern

Ayes: 6-0

Motion: Accept the retirement letter of Deborah Dirksen with a retirement date effective

the end of 2018/2019.

Motion: Starr

Second: Kern

Ayes: 6-0

Info 10.7 First Reading of Administrative Policy and Procedure Revisions

Supt. Alexander reviewed the proposed revisions with the board.

Action 10.8 Set dates and times of regular meetings

Motion: Set the regular session meeting dates for the third Thursday of each month with

a starting time of 7:00pm for open session and 6:00pm starting time for closed

session.

Motion: Starr

Second: Kern

Ayes: 6-0

Action 11. Adjournment

Motion: Adjourn meeting at 8:09 p.m.

Motion: Wort

Second: Ward

Ayes: 6-0

Next regular meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for—

Monday, May 23, 2016

Cafeteria

6:00 p.m.—executive session

7:00 p.m.—regular session

Pawnee Grade School

Board Report

4/21/2016

Pawnee Grade School Enrollment

PFA

PreK

(Grant)

Tuition

PreK

ECE Kdg 1

st 2

nd 3

rd 4

th 5

th 6

th

36 12 4 57

(3 sect.)

45

(3 sect.)

41

(2 sect.)

48

(3 sect.)

47

(2 sect.)

40

(2 sect.)

48

(3 sect.)

Total

330 K-6

378 PK-6

Notes: The Grant Program is full. The ECE classroom (AM only) has one opening. One EC student moved.

Good News Report:

o Mother/Son Dance, Father/Daughter Dance, Open House/Art Show

Administrative Update:

Academic Program

o K Night (April 20)

o PreK Screening held in March resulted in 12 new students identified for the Grant

Program (total of 24 to start the FY17 Grant Program) and approximately 5 new

tuition students (total of 9 to start FY17 at this point) (EI Note) There are

currently two EC only students, however there are 4 referrals in process.

o NGSS Exam (May)

o Overview of K-3 shifts in literacy at the May Board Meeting

Personnel

o Megan Holderread (1st grade) resignation (to be posted 4/22/16)

Suspensions

None to report

April 2016 Junior High/High School Principal’s Report

Current Enrollment: High School-179 (195) Junior High-101 (87) Total:

280 (282)

7

th

-60 (54) 8

th

-41(46) 9

th

-43(41) 10th-

47(50) 11th

-52(63) 12th

-37(41)

Suspensions: 8

Good News:

Recognize Kailey Lomelino as the Pawnee High School April Student of the

Month. Kailey is the daughter of Carol Lomelino.

Recognize the Pawnee Junior High March Students of the Month. They are 7th

grader Hannah Ward the daughter of Mike and Vickie Ward and 8th grader

Carsen Jarrett the daughter of Jeff and Sheila Jarrett.

Personnel:

Three recommendations for hire.

One resignation

Academics:

Congratulations to the following high school students for earning high honor roll for third

quarter!!

o Seniors: Madelyn Barrington, Reese Bourne, Cassandra Hysler, Jordan Lott,

Jayden Schmidt, Kristan Shaffer, Katleyn Tarr

o Juniors: Kolton Behrent, Kiley Craigmiles, Trenton Eckert, Harlie Graham,

Chelby Harden, Cade Hennemann, Carissa Landers, Connor Monahan, Jessica

Wiese

o Sophomores: Allison Baker, Casi Bartolomucci, Krysla Beahringer, Hendrick

Hamilton

Congratulations to the following junior high students for earning high honor roll

for third quarter!!

o 7th Grade: Nyla Cooper, Zach Fisher, Alexandria Gudgel, Evan Henley,

Connor Hennemann, Blake Megginson, Jeremy White

Guidance Office Report:

PARCC Testing

Schedules

Scholarships

Lion’s Club Academic Banquet, Wednesday, May 4th 7:00

Academic Honors Assembly, Wednesday, May 4th Homeroom

Baccalaureate May 15th PAG 6:00

Promotion May 19th, 7:00

Graduation May 20th, 7:00

Activities:

Congratulations to Austin Galloway and Chelby Harden as they were named

Champaign-Urbana News Gazette Honorable Mention All-State!!

Congratulations to Brady Jarrett and Zach Schober as they won the Edinburg

Open Bass Fishing tournament!!

Senior Pawnee Chorus students, Madelyn Frye and Ethan Reinwald and junior

Lindsey Scherff were selected to perform with the 100 voice Bradley University

Honor Choir on Thursday, March 31st. The choir is comprised of outstanding

vocalists throughout central Illinois. In addition Madelyn auditioned for, and was

selected, to perform in a small women's group that was featured during one

song.

Congratulations to Mia Burwitz and Genna Howard on their “Best of Show” win at

the art show last night. Mia won the charcoal/pastel category and Genna won the

pen and ink category.

Current Records

o Baseball;

o Softball;

o Junior High Scholastic Bowl;

o Junior High Track

o High School Track

Senior Trip April 21-April 27

April 30 Prom, Grand March 4:30

Spring Concert Monday May 9th 6:00

Six Flags TripTentative May 24th